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The Day The Universe Changed: I it Started with Greeks

by: Burke, James, 1936-; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service; RKO Pictures; Churchill Films

Publication date: 1986

Topics: Philosophy, Ancient, Civilization, Western, Philosophy, Ancient, Civilization, Western, Civilization, Western, Philosophy, Ancient

Publisher: Los Angeles, CA : Churchill Films

Language: English

Title from data sheet

Host, James Burke

In two parts

Ages 16 through adults

Explains how the questioning, rational attitude of the ancient Greeks has continued through the centuries in the West and has led to constantly changing knowledge and discovery, thus creating conflict between these changes and inherently conservative institutions. Also discusses the thesis of the series that particularly important developments in the history of Western thought have produced corresponding changes in who we are

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Boxid: IA1130307

Identifier: thedaytheuniversechangedIitstartedwithgreeks

Lccn: 86707655

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